In today's podcast episode, we dive into an area that may be familiar to quite a few of you: grappling with the emotional upheaval and pressure that come with restructuring families due to divorce. We acknowledge that embarking on such life-altering paths can be quite daunting. However, consider this: what if you were introduced to a fresh outlook that could help morph these traditionally challenging experiences into peaceful transitions?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau data, about 10.8% of Hawaii's population is divorced, so this topic resonates with many of our listeners. Whether you have personally experienced divorce, or your family has undergone this transition, we put out this podcast to provide a supportive, informative and relatable platform for everyone. 

Lisa Jacobs, founder and president of Better Way Divorce, a firm also known as Pono Divorce, brings an enlightening take on this matter. She plays a key role in advocating for peaceful family restructuring and resolution outside of court, redefining self-worth and alleviating fears during these challenging times. 

'Ōlelo O Ka Mahina is Student Government’s short series started by the Student Services Counselors that identify as Native Hawaiian.  The purpose of ʻŌlelo O Ka Mahina is to provide an audio library that we can reference that allows us to continue to practice ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.  

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Welcome aboard on our 'Live Pono, Love Pono' podcast series. Today, we have curated a special episode focused on the powerful idea of 'being enough', designed to serve as a sanctuary for those of us wrestling with feelings of self-inadequacy. This episode will guide you through the terrains of self-doubt, providing you with tried-and-true self-care strategies and insights to embrace your inherent worth. Our goal is to leave you informed, engaged, and importantly, a little more self-compassionate. 

In today's episode, we will shed light on the harmful practice of comparison which frequently feeds our feelings of not being enough. We endeavor to lead you on a transformative journey to say no to unjust comparisons and appreciate the individuality of everyone's life journey. The discussed strategies and words of wisdom will illuminate our central theme - you are always enough, just as you are. Promising helpful tips, enlightening discussions, and a lot of empathy, we are committed to bolstering your journey to self-acceptance and recognition. So let's tune in, soak in the knowledge, and fortify the belief that you are, unquestionably, enough.

In Part One, we discussed the mental health resources and options that you have available at NO COST to you as a Leeward Student. Part Two is about erasing the stigma of getting mental health treatment like therapy and counseling. If you have ever been curious about seeking counseling, this is the podcast for you! Lori Lum and Audre Duque discuss all the questions that you've wanted answered about treatments like therapy. This discussion is with Leeward's Mental Health Professional SUPERTEAM, Lori Lum and Audrey Duque.

If you are interested in seeking treatment, be sure to check our part one, where we guided you through the process of booking a counseling appointment, via STAR. It is just as simple as looking for classes, to make an appointment that focuses on YOU and your well-being. Thanks for listening and have a great day!

Free and Confidential mental health services are available to Leeward CC students. Online and Face-to-Face appointments are available Monday – Friday.

Resources for those who may need :

'Ōlelo O Ka Mahina is Student Government’s short series started by the Student Services Counselors that identify as Native Hawaiian.  The purpose of ʻŌlelo O Ka Mahina is to provide an audio library that we can reference that allows us to continue to practice ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.  

Stay safe, stay connected, and continue to gain knowledge!

Connect with us!

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'Ōlelo O Ka Mahina is Student Government’s short series started by the Student Services Counselors that identify as Native Hawaiian.  The purpose of ʻŌlelo O Ka Mahina is to provide an audio library that we can reference that allows us to continue to practice ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.  

Stay safe, stay connected, and continue to gain knowledge!

Connect with us!

IG: leewardsg

YouTube: leewardsg

'Ōlelo O Ka Mahina is Student Government’s short series started by the Student Services Counselors that identify as Native Hawaiian.  The purpose of ʻŌlelo O Ka Mahina is to provide an audio library that we can reference that allows us to continue to practice ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.  

Stay safe, stay connected, and continue to gain knowledge!

Connect with us!

IG: leewardsg

YouTube: leewardsg

'Ōlelo O Ka Mahina is Student Government’s short series started by the Student Services Counselors that identify as Native Hawaiian.  The purpose of ʻŌlelo O Ka Mahina is to provide an audio library that we can reference that allows us to continue to practice ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.  

Stay safe, stay connected, and continue to gain knowledge!

Connect with us!

IG: leewardsg

YouTube: leewardsg

Join Student Lifer, Alex, as we talk to Nicole and Kenisha about Leeward Hui Ohana This resource is for student parents at Leeward Community College. They offer tons of helpful goodies and programs for those with keiki.

Leeward Hui ‘Ohana is a support resource for student parents and family caregivers as they pursue higher education at Leeward CC. 

This program recognizes and respects the challenge of attending college while caring for family (and sometimes balancing a job); therefore, they aim to increase the visibility of student parent needs and available resources on campus.

Some services offered are...

Please join Leeward Student Life while we talk with Kumu Momi and the Ku'uana at the Kipuka Native Hawaiian Center. We'll learn about the origins of the center, the opportunities they provide, and the (sometimes, delicious) benefits of simply stopping by the center.

The mission of the Native Hawaiian Center at Puʻuloa is to provide a trusted Kīpuka, where students learn and cultivate a sense of belonging rooted in Aloha ʻĀina.

Our Kīpuka is a respite from the storm. A place that over time and given the right conditions gradually permeates its stagnant surroundings igniting it with vitality. Out of something that has come to symbolize a void, something entirely lacking vibrancy–emerges the life-giving sanctuary that is Kīpuka.

Everywhere in Puʻuloa is the trail of Kaʻahupāhau. Said of a person who goes everywhere, looking, peering, seeing all, or of a person familiar with every nook and corner of a place. Kaʻahupāhau is the shark goddess of Puʻuloa (Pearl Harbor) who guarded the people from being molested by sharks. She moved about, constantly watching.

Nā ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #105

- From www.leeward.hawaii.edu/kipuka